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YE12 VZW

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,717 mi
Last recorded147,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VZW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 136,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 120,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 107,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 99,087 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 86,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner trad (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 77,846 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 69,212 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 57,795 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 May 2018 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

Pass 9 May 2017 48,172 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

Pass 16 May 2016 36,915 miles

engine covers & under trays fiiied

Pass 18 May 2015 26,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YE12 VZW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 VZW registered?

YE12 VZW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YE12 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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